Cafe Parisien

Good ice cream is a must for any seaside resort with aspirations, and a tub of Cheshire Farms vanilla hit the spot nicely for me. The black flecks of vanilla bean spoke of authenticity, and my Unilocal friend Emma-​Louise H. has visited Cheshire Farms HQ outlet and confirmed to me that they are the real deal.
In warmer weather, I recommend crossing Lord Street to consume your ice or other takeaway food whilst seated on a bench amidst the trees and fountains — very civilised!
Not tried, but looking back at my photos the cones and wafers look similary gourmet. Also, several appetising meal plates being served looked well above your usual seaside café fare. Southport sometimes lays claim to being the Paris of the North — Lord Street and environs fit the bill as a Parisien shopping boulevard and Café Parisien as a Parisien café.

Café Parisien, as you might expect from its name, is yet another little local café sat on Southport’s busy Lord Street but, unlike its rivals, aims to give its customers a service with a continental touch.
Offering a range of hot and cold dishes that are all freshly made and cooked, Café Parisien attempts to give the tired old seaside café a more classy touch, with their café looking light and relaxing whilst maintaining a contemporary feel.
Their food here is all very delicious if somewhat expensive (their full English is more than five pounds which isn’t the cheapest, even if it is very good) but their menu does feature some interesting dishes. They also offer the usual assortment of hot and cold drinks and snacks as well as meals, which are all available to take away or consume there.
If you do stay in for a drink or food, there is also a lovely outdoor area which is very pleasant to sit in if the weather is good that day.